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New Health Centers consists of more than 400 health-care practitioners across the country, each working to alleviate physical discomfort with natural techniques. Doctors work in conjunction with licensed massage therapists to soothe aches, pains, and relieve stress.

Wielding more than 40 years of experience and an arsenal of high-tech equipment, North Shore Eye Care helps alleviate the burden of near- and farsightedness with noninvasive laser procedures. As official eye care provider of the New York Islanders and the official LASIK provider of the New York Mets, the clinic’s board of certified surgeons can zap unwieldy glasses and irksome contacts out of necessity with this outpatient procedure by utilizing laser technology and a 1956 subway map. Patients’ corneal topography is first analyzed to determine the areas to be adjusted, and then a computerized laser is used to shuffle the corneal deck to correct vision impairments. Squinters take a mild oral sedative before the procedure but stay awake for the entire process. The procedure is completed in roughly 15 minutes, leaving patients to swiftly recover while the laser machine steps out for a celebratory round of golf.

Dr. Farrago of Great South Bay Chiropractic has been practicing his discipline for more than a quarter of a century, believing it to be one of the few medical disciplines that nurture the body along a path of natural healing. To kick-start self-healing powers, Dr. Farrago applies a full spectrum of drug-free chiropractic treatments such as spinal adjustments, heating pads, and soft-tissue manipulation. He combines these traditional techniques with advanced technology, such as the DRX 9000 machine, designed specifically to treat lower-back pain and sciatica. The machine uses a “distraction force” to retune spines and thereby enable them to play the National Anthem by simply lying across a xylophone.

At East Islip Surgical, Dr. Edward John Bieniewicz and his staff revamp patients' appearances and self-esteem with or without the use of surgery. Their treatments for the body, face, and skin include Botox injections, Smartlipo, and lifts and implants for myriad body areas. The center's patients aren't the only ones being revamped, either. The 15-year-old facility recently updated its surgical suite according to AAAASF guidelines.

Armed with organic supplements and sophisticated detox systems, the licensed physicians, dieticians, and counselors at Harvard Organic Weight Loss Program steer visitors on the path to a slimmer silhouette with a personalized plan for each client. After a one-on-one interview, the professionals draw up regimens of botanical- and nutrient-based detox supplements, and offer weight-loss advice, such as how to commit to a diet plan, the value of regular exercise, and making sure your pockets are puppy-free before standing on a scale.

Dr. Joyce Guirand and her staff of technicians at Aesthetic Medical Care of New York perform an array of professional cosmetic procedures for faces and bodies. The menu of services includes Botox injections, facial chemical peels designed to target fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring, and i-Lipo body shaping, a non-invasive treatment during which technicians target cellulite with low-level lasers